FDA has expanded the approved uses of the FoundationOne Liquid CDx blood test, known as a liquid biopsy, that can help doctors pick the best treatments for some people with cancer. The test can now also be used to identify whether patients with ovarian and breast...

Not all women of childbearing age who’ve been newly diagnosed with cancer are offered the option to preserve fertility. A new study suggests that should change. Source: Freezing Eggs, Embryos Prior to Cancer Treatment Works for Most Women | Everyday Health

Types of healing approaches and therapies used in complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in cancer care, talking to your doctor about CAM, safety of CAM Source: Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) - National Cancer Institute

Don’t be afraid to get a second opinion, even if your doctor doesn’t mention or recommend it. “Breast cancer isn’t a medical emergency,” she says. “You have time to breathe, think, and talk to other people before you decide what to do.” Source: Breast Cancer Facts...

While the health claims of marijuana use for medical purposes vary greatly, most sources agree that there are some benefits associated with its use for those going through cancer treatment. Some studies have even found that certain cannabinoids may slow the growth of...

A prestigious Harvard-trained doctor and scientist who specializes in cancer prevention reveals his go-to snack, what he orders when dining out, and what he’ll never eat again. Source: Food Rx: A Cancer Expert Shares What He Eats in a Day | Everyday Health

A blood test that can screen for cancer is the holy grail of noninvasive early detection. Scientists say they’re getting close. Source: A Blood Test That Screens for Cancer May Be Near | Everyday Health

“Fear of recurrence is the most common emotional difficulty that people tell us they have after they’ve completed [cancer] treatment,” said Karen Syrjala, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle. And while a certain...

The studies reflect a resolve in the oncology field to avoid overtreatment of disease, sparing patients from some of the side effects that can accompany treatments like chemotherapy and radiation. Source: Less Treatment May Be Fine for Some Women With Breast Cancer |...

PFAS, which can be hazardous to our health, are found everywhere. We need to regulate them as a class Source: Cosmetics, cellphones, guitar strings: where we found 'forever chemicals' | Health | The Guardian

Scientists have discovered that an unassuming non-medicinal plant can stop the growth of human breast cancer cells without affecting non-cancerous cells. Their research into Arabidopsis thaliana, a small annual flowering plant in the mustard family, could lead to...

In metastatic breast cancer treatment, one common side effect involves changes to skin and nails. Source: How Your Skin Might Change During Metastatic Breast Cancer Treatment

Patients with cancer are more likely to acquire COVID-19 in the hospital and fare worse if they do, according to research presented at the AACR Cancer and COVID-19 meeting. Source: Patients With Cancer Are More Vulnerable to Hospital-Acquired COVID-19 | Everyday Health